View from our room La Paz, the beautiful triple-peaked Illimani

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July 19th 2009
From the Salt Flats it was straight onto La Paz, capital of Bolivia perched some 3000 to 4100 metres above sea level. We feared we were running out of time so decided to delay delights like Sucre and Pot0si until next time, rather than rush them. And we really liked La Paz, lots of steep windy roads filled with market stalls displaying an amazing array of fresh produce. We visited the Coca museum ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department

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Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... ... read more